New Parent Coffee

Friday, September 13th | 8:15 am | Cafeteria Courtyard

The Admissions Office, in partnership with the Covenant Parent Connection, will host a New Parent Coffee on Friday, September 13th. If you are a new parent to CCA this year, please join us for a morning dedicated to making connections and building community with other school families. We will gather together in the cafeteria courtyard following morning drop-off.

Get Your Homecoming 2024 Apparel!

Orders Due: Thursday, September 19th

One of the biggest fall events for the Covenant community is Homecoming! Homecoming 2024 is on Friday, October 18th, and in anticipation of such a fun day of community, sports, and celebration, we will have custom tee-shirts and hoodies available for purchase. This apparel will have a special Homecoming 2024 logo designed by CCA 8th grader, Trace Prichard!

T-Shirts are $15, and Hoodies cost $30-35 (based on size). To order for you or as a gift, click HERE!

Order by September 19th to ensure receipt before Homecoming.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Athletic Director, Jason Lawrenz at jason.lawrenz@ccamail.org. 

Back-To-School Nights

BTSN for USLR Parents: Tuesday, September 17th | 6:30-8:30 pm | Small Gym
BTSN for GS Parents: Thursday, September 19th | 6:00-8:30 pm | Small Gym

Back-To-School-Night is an important opportunity for parents to hear directly from teachers and administrators concerning the current school year. Curriculum and expectations will be discussed at all grade levels. All parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to attend. Our programs will begin in the small Gym at 6:30 pm sharp for USLR parents and at 6:00 pm sharp for GS parents. Prompt arrival will ensure that no important announcements are missed. These are evening programs for parents only and childcare is not provided.

Covenant Parent Connection: Open Meeting

Friday, September 27th | 8:15–9:15 am | Cafeteria

Covenant Parent Connection (CPC) is a group of parent volunteers who wholeheartedly commit to the noble cause of fostering a thriving and welcoming community within Covenant Christian Academy. CPC’s mission is rooted in the core values of faith, education, and unity, as they aim to support teachers and students, build a strong sense of community, organize social events, and celebrate the profound sense of belonging that defines our school.

The first open meeting of the year will be on Friday, September 27th at 8:15 am in the cafeteria. All parents are invited to enjoy light refreshments and fellowship while hearing about upcoming events and opportunities for volunteering this fall.

We hope you can join us!

Portuguese Heritage Language Classes

Beginning September 17th | 3:00–4:00 pm 

$28/class

Kindergarten Teacher’s Assistant, Francilene de Oliveira, has a passion for education and would love to help Brazilian students within our CCA community embrace their native language. This class will support Brazilian children and adolescents in developing their Portuguese reading, writing and conversation skills.

Click here for more information and to register. 

Questions can be directed to Fran at fran.deoliveira@ccamail.org. 

Navigating the Digital Landscape: Protecting Our Youth

Thursday, October 3rd | 7:00–8:30 pm | Small Gym

Join us for a thought-provoking presentation exploring the profound impact of technology on Gen Z/Gen Alpha. We’ll delve into the alarming rise in screen time and its potential negative consequences, backed by compelling research. You’ll leave with practical strategies to help your family navigate the digital landscape and foster healthy relationships in a tech-saturated world. Learn how to empower your children to thrive in the digital age while safeguarding their well-being.

Parent ProTech’s curriculum and resources are currently used in hundreds of schools and communities across 14 states. Their team of parents, educators, and tech experts work to equip families, educators, and students to safely navigate technology.

Through our partnership with Parent ProTech, the platform and newsletter are now available to all CCA parents. Those who would like to take advantage of this outstanding resource can do so by registering using this link:  Parent ProTech Registration.

In addition you can view the Parent ProTech introductory video from last spring by clicking here. 

Grammar School Field Trip T-shirts

Orders Due: Friday, September 20th

Grammar School students wear a special bright yellow T-shirt on all field trips to visibly designate the group, allowing chaperones to identify Covenant students quickly. Many returning students may have a Field Trip T-shirt that still fits but we are asking all students who need one to be sure and order a Field Trip shirt. We strongly suggest ordering up a size so you can get multiple years of use!

Click here for size chart and to place your order. 

New England Revolution High School Night

Saturday, Oct. 5th | 7:30PM

RS Students, join us at the 28th Annual New England Revolution High School Night at Gillette Stadium to watch the N.E. Revs / D.C. United soccer match! Tickets are just $35. Please sign up by Monday, September 16th. You can register for tickets HERE. We have a limited number of spots available in the CCA vans but parents can also drive you to the game at Gillette Stadium.

Please let Mr. Ingersoll know if you have any questions: caleb.ingersoll@ccamail.org

Cedarville University on 9/30

Messiah University on 9/30

Merrimack College on 10/1

Calvin University on 10/10

Wheaton College on 10/10

St. Anselm’s College on 10/15

UMass Lowell on 10/24

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Game Library

USLR Dean of Students, Mr. Ingersoll, is building a game library for our advisory groups. If you want to donate gently used games appropriate for groups of 6-10 students, please drop them off at Mr. Ingersoll’s office inside the USLR entrance. If you want to purchase and donate a game, a list of students’ favorites can be viewed here. Thank you in advance for your help!

Classical Roots Weekly Blog: Hit the Ground Running 

Click here to read this week’s blog post, Hit the Ground Running, and to subscribe to the Classical Roots Substack. Download the Substack app to be able to comment and ask questions. Help us spread the word by sharing this link with your friends. 

If you are interested in learning more about this program or getting involved, please contact Alex Miller at alex.miller@ccamail.org. 

Follow Covenant Athletics on Instagram!

Did you know that CCA Athletics has its own Instagram account? Follow our page (@covenantathletics) for game updates and photos posted throughout the season. 

Join us in welcoming Graham Jackson to the USLR team!

Graham joined the USLR faculty team this year as an experienced classroom instructor with his BA in Literature from Patrick Henry College and his M.Ed from Gordon College. Graham has an interest in museum education, foreign languages and running.  

What will your role be here? Teaching 9th and 11th grade English, and team-teaching Rhetoric 12 (Senior Thesis).

Can you tell us a bit about your background and previous experience? I have been teaching English for several years now—starting as a sub in public schools for grades K-12, and moving toward private Christian education, as well as online teaching. I was homeschooled from grades 1-12, which was a wonderful experience, and where I got my love for reading and creative writing (thanks to my parents’ unwavering dedication). I went to Patrick Henry College for my undergrad (a small Christian college in Virginia), where I earned my degree in English, and then went on to get my Masters of Education at Gordon College.

What drew you to join CCA? CCA’s emphasis on classical education—the stories that form our culture and who we are as human beings—and the faith that drives us closer to God through the mountains and valleys of life. Both elements came through clearly to me from the first moment I set foot on campus, and even more so as I continue to get to know the people here. What a special place and community!

What are you most looking forward to this school year? Sharing my love for the written word with others, and quite honestly, just having fun as part of the greater CCA community, whether it be engaging in House competitions, or sharing life stories and prayer requests during Homeroom/Advisory times.

Favorite food: I love a good taco salad. Or nachos. Or some combination thereof.

Favorite book: This question is a bane for me as an English teacher. There are too many to choose from! For right now, I will say The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.

Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare and not for harm, to give you a future and a hope.

What are your hobbies or interests outside of work? Walking my dog Avery, playing classical piano, theatre (I was involved in my college’s theatre group throughout undergrad), long-distance running, hiking, watching movies or shows with friends, and writing poetry. And, of course, reading.

Share a fun or unique fact about yourself: I have two adopted sisters (one from Guatemala, the other from China), and I actually went to China when I was 10 when my family adopted my youngest sister. It was quite the experience!

If you were to participate in the USLR Lip Sync Battle, which song would you sing? I am not entirely sure, but probably something jazzy by Michael Buble.

If you were to participate in the GS Star Wars dress-down day, which character would you be? A Jedi of some sort. I wish cloaks were coming back into fashion nowadays.

Is there anything you’d like to say to the community as you start your journey here?

I’m grateful to God that I am here. He continues to show me His goodness and grace and love through CCA’s community as I have begun to get more plugged in over the past couple weeks. I am excited and expectant for what He has in store as His story for our lives proceeds to unfold this year.

Welcome to the team, Graham!